ICSE / ISC (CISCE): syllabus, mock tests and practice

About the CISCE curriculum

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi, sets the curriculum for Pre-school to Class VIII in its affiliated schools. In Classes I–II children study English, a Second Language, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, Computer Studies and Arts Education, plus Physical Education and value education. The curriculum is theme-based: schools choose their own textbooks and assess children internally (there is no board exam at this level).

• CISCE Curriculum for Primary Classes (I–V) – official PDF
• CISCE official website

When it happens

The 2027 ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) timetable could not be verified on the official site during this check. School assessments for the other classes follow the school's timetable. Ask the school for the current circular and use CISCE's final subject-wise timetable and admit card once issued. Status checked 1 November 2026.

• Official notices

Registration and exam-day information

Regular school candidates should confirm registration, subject entries, internal/practical assessments, exam fees, hall tickets and reporting instructions with their school. Exact dates and rules depend on the class and the current board notification.

About the CISCE curriculum

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi, sets the curriculum for Pre-school to Class VIII in its affiliated schools. In Classes III–V children study English, a Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Studies and Arts Education, plus Physical Education and value education (a Third Language from Class V). Schools choose their own textbooks and assess children internally (there is no board exam at this level).

• CISCE Curriculum for Primary Classes (I–V) – official PDF
• CISCE official website

About the CISCE curriculum

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi, sets the curriculum for Classes VI–VIII in its affiliated schools: English, a Second Language, Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), History, Civics & Geography, Computer Studies and Arts Education, plus a Third Language, Physical Education, value education and SUPW. It prepares children for the ICSE (Class X). Schools choose their own textbooks and assess children internally.

• CISCE Curriculum for Upper Primary Classes (VI–VIII) – official PDF
• CISCE official website

About the ICSE

The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) is CISCE's Class X board examination; Classes IX and X form a two-year course. Group I (compulsory): English, a Second Language, and History, Civics & Geography. Group II: any two or three of Mathematics, Science, Economics, Commercial Studies, a Modern Foreign or Classical Language, Environmental Science and others. Group III: one subject such as Computer Applications, Economic Applications or Art. Most subjects have an 80-mark written paper and 20 marks of internal assessment. Class IX is examined by the school. This table follows the ICSE Regulations and Syllabuses published for the 2027 examination, which cover Class IX and X.

• ICSE Regulations and Syllabus 2027 (CISCE)
• ICSE 2027 Regulations – official PDF
• CISCE official website

About the ICSE

The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) is CISCE's Class X board examination; Classes IX and X form a two-year course. Group I (compulsory): English, a Second Language, and History, Civics & Geography. Group II: any two or three of Mathematics, Science, Economics, Commercial Studies, a Modern Foreign or Classical Language, Environmental Science and others. Group III: one subject such as Computer Applications, Economic Applications or Art. Most subjects have an 80-mark written paper and 20 marks of internal assessment. Students in 2026-27 sit the ICSE 2027 examination, normally held in February–March.

• ICSE Regulations and Syllabus 2027 (CISCE)
• ICSE 2027 Regulations – official PDF
• CISCE official website

About the ISC

The Indian School Certificate (ISC) is CISCE's Class XII board examination; Classes XI and XII form a two-year course. English is compulsory, and students choose three to five elective subjects (for example Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Accountancy, Commerce, Economics, Business Studies, History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics). Each subject has a theory paper plus practical or project work. Class XI is examined by the school. This table follows the ISC Regulations and Syllabuses published for the 2027 examination, which cover Class XI and XII.

• ISC Regulations and Syllabus 2027 (CISCE)
• ISC 2027 Regulations – official PDF
• CISCE official website

About the ISC

The Indian School Certificate (ISC) is CISCE's Class XII board examination; Classes XI and XII form a two-year course. English is compulsory, and students choose three to five elective subjects (for example Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Accountancy, Commerce, Economics, Business Studies, History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics). Each subject has a theory paper plus practical or project work. Students in 2026-27 sit the ISC 2027 examination, normally held in February–March.

• ISC Regulations and Syllabus 2027 (CISCE)
• ISC 2027 Regulations – official PDF
• CISCE official website